Punjab Government declares that Covid-19 vaccination Dry Run is successful
The State of Punjab has declared that is equipped to administer 4 lac doses per day. 1000 trained vaccinators and supporting team members are ready to deliver.
MoHFW releases details of initiatives started on 2020
MoHFW releases details of initiatives and programs started on 2020 and the achievements in health sector during the year including tackling of covid-19 pandemic
Orissa PCB revises annual fees authorization under Biomedical Waste Management Rules
New annual fees is provided for authorization for health care establishments, research and educational institutes, veterinary hospitals, Not for profit hospitals and Bio-Medical Waste Management Agencies under Biomedical Waste Management Rules.
MoHFW has proposed to launch Indian SARS-CoV-2 Genomics Consortium for effective genome surveillance
The overall aim of the proposed Indian SARS-CoV-2 Genomics Consortium is to monitor the genomic variations in the SARS-CoV-2 on a regular basis through a multi-laboratory network. This vital research consortium will also assist in developing potential vaccines in the future.
CDSCO to regulate blood glucose monitors, blood pressure monitors and nebulizers from 1st January 2020.
The importers and manufacturers were directed to take import/manufacturing license from central licensing authority or state licensing authority with effect from 1st January 2020.
Guidelines on Safe Ophthalmology Practices
The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has issued Guidelines on Safe Ophthalmology Practices aimed to minimize the spread of Covid-19 infection among Ophthalmologist, Ophthalmic assistants/technicians, nurses, support staff, patients and their attendants.
CDSCO allows submission of self-attested documents for import and registration of cosmetics.
CDSCO has allowed the submission of self-attested documents along with an undertaking that the applicant will submit the notarized/apostilled documents with legal signature after normalization of the situation in the light of COVID-19 or within 4 months whichever is earlier.
The Mental Healthcare (Central Mental Health Authority) Regulations, 2020.
The mental health establishments under the Central Government shall keep the medical records in the manner specified in Form-B and the Authority may call for any medical record on receipt of any complaint.
MoHFW issues Frequently Asked Questions on COVID-19 Vaccine.
In the initial phase, COVID 19 vaccine will be provided to the priority group- Health Care and Front-line workers. The 50 plus age group may also begin early based on vaccine availability.
NPPA fixes the retail price of 3 formulations.
The retail price is applicable only to the individual manufacturer/marketer who have applied for the same by submitting Form-I for price fixation/revision as stipulated under DPCO, 2013.
